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HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (First sitting)So does that distinction need to be in there—that there needs to be the flexibility to treat this on an individual basis? Professor Button: I was just going to say that my son…25 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Second sitting)Q The first question is about legacy. The last Government were truly record-breaking. We now have a social security system with the highest ever fraud rates and with little action…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesWill the shadow Minister give way?30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesI look forward to working with the Minister on the future of the franchise in my constituency. Is he aware that there were 373 Crown post offices in 2010 but that by 2024 that…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesI was pleased to support the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) in securing the debate. It was not the first time I helped him as, in a funny quirk of fate, I…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesWill the shadow Minister give way?30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesIt has nothing to do with hearing the news. I just wonder whether the shadow Minister can remind us how of many Crown post offices were lost while she was in government.30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesBut you did not answer my question.30 Jan 2025HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour24. What recent progress her Department has made on improving neighbourhood policing to tackle antisocial behaviour.13 Jan 2025HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourHow will the Minister ensure that the safer streets mission is delivered in communities like mine in Southwark, where too often officers are extracted to police protests and the…13 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 8 January.08 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsOn behalf of everyone in Southwark and, I hope, the whole House, I offer the Prime Minister condolences on the loss of his brother over Christmas, and I wish everyone a happy new…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Pro-democracy Campaigners: ArrestsWhat representations have been made to the Chinese Communist party’s ambassador here in London on the consequences of a third round of bounties targeting democracy activists,…07 Jan 2025HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentWill the broader China audit include an assessment of the number of Chinese Communist party operatives working in the UK, including through bodies such as the Hong Kong Economic…16 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Southwark faces a significant challenge with antisocial behaviour, but we have fewer police today than in 2010 due to Tory cuts in coalition with the Lib Dems. As the Prime…27 Nov 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperUnder the last Government, the DWP faced legal action for its unlawful treatment of disabled people. How will this White Paper, with its positive vision, rebuild trust and better…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome Ministers’ leadership in attacking the record waiting times inherited from the Tories. Will they in turn recognise Guy’s and St Thomas’ efforts to reduce delays,…19 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024Would the hon. and learned Member just remind us how Northern Ireland voted in the Brexit referendum?12 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Everyone in Southwark will benefit from the positive measures in last week’s Budget, especially the thousands of people on minimum wage, who will get a real-terms increase to…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?04 Nov 2024